Headline:
Flood Warning issued July 17 at 9:53AM CDT until July 22 at 10:51AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 17, 2026 - 7:53am
Expires:
July 18, 2026 - 2:00am
Description:
...Forecast flooding changed from Moderate to Major severity and
increased in duration for the following rivers in Texas...
Nueces River Near Asherton affecting Dimmit County.
Frio River At Concan affecting Uvalde County.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Nueces River near Asherton.
* WHEN...Until late Wednesday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 31.0 feet, The Nueces River and Turkey Creek are a
mile and a half wide south and west of Crystal City. Farm to
Market 190 is flooded over a mile near the Nueces River and the
bridge floor is flooded. Livestock should be moved from the flood
plain. Upstream, Highway 85 becomes impassable as routed water
spills into Soldier Slough and over the highway.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:30 AM CDT Friday the stage was 24.5 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 18.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:30 AM CDT Friday was 24.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 30.2
feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage
late Tuesday evening.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
30.2 feet on 07/04/2002.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued late tonight by 300 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Dimmit, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Sender: